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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Day at the state capitol and commends the state officers of the Louisiana 4-H and the Louisiana FFA Association

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rhonda Butler

Designates April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Day at the state capitol to commend the leadership and contributions of the state's 4-H and FFA youth organizations.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 158

Summary of HR 158 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Bill at a glance

  • Type: House Resolution (HR)
  • Bill Number: HR 158
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Sponsor: Representative Butler (co-sponsor: Rhonda Butler)
  • Title/Purpose: Designates Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Day at the state capitol and commends the state officers of the Louisiana 4-H and Louisiana FFA Association.

1) Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution designates a specific day, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as “Louisiana 4-H and FFA Day at the state capitol.”
  • It serves to recognize and commend the leadership and contributions of youth involved in two major state organizations:
    • Louisiana 4-H (the state-level youth development program of the LSU AgCenter)
    • Louisiana FFA Association (the state body of the National FFA Organization)
  • The resolution highlights the organizations as two of the largest youth leadership groups in Louisiana and emphasizes their role in hands-on learning, service, and career development.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Proclaims a special day at the state capitol dedicated to Louisiana 4-H and FFA.
  • Commens the 2025–2026 state officers of:
    • Louisiana 4-H: Dayton Pennington (president), Ethan Fusilier (vice president), Joe Lewis (secretary), Luke Mire (historian/reporter), Armund Wilson (parliamentarian)
    • Louisiana FFA: Owen Kelly (president), Lola Frink (vice president), Jacob Craft (vice president), Baileigh Conner (vice president), Bob Bourgeois (vice president), Molly Beaubouef (secretary), Andi Kaye Ainsworth (treasurer), Anthony Plaisance (reporter), Jaiden Porche (sentinel), Madelyn Fossum (parliamentarian)
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to relevant administrative heads:
    • Department head of 4-H
    • Executive secretary of the Louisiana FFA Association

3) Who/what would be affected

  • The Louisiana 4-H program and the Louisiana FFA Association would be formally recognized at the state capitol on the designated day.
  • The 2025–2026 state officers of both organizations receive formal commendations.
  • No statutory changes to programs, funding, or authorities are included; the measure is ceremonial and ceremonial acknowledgments are customary in such resolutions.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Designated Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Day at the state capitol.
  • Legislative Action: The resolution passed its readings:
    • Read by title on April 15, 2026; lies over under the rules
    • Read by title and adopted on April 16, 2026
  • As a House Resolution, this bill does not specify new laws or funding; it authorizes ceremonial recognition and commends identified individuals.

5) Notable details

  • The resolution underscores the organizations’ mission and values, including leadership, citizenship, service, integrity, and personal/professional development.
  • Commendations are directed to both student officers and organizational leadership at the state level.
  • The text includes formal salutations and transmission instructions to relevant department heads.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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